blue dress red shoes Outfit Perfect for dressing up casual looks or adding a statement touch to your favorites Red Dress. Royale Blue heels

Expect to see jewel tones (emerald, sapphire, deep plum), elevated neutrals (champagne, slate, espresso), and select pastels for spring black tie outfits

We recommend wearing nude-colored underwear

Lace up flat sandals are my go-tos and come in several colors

Directional and fun, these high-rise bubble shorts are crafted in fluid rayon for a soft, flattering drape

The shade used to be off-limits for wedding guest attire, reserved solely for those in mourning: In the Victorian era, widows were expected to wear black for at least one year after the death of a spouse (or longer: Queen Victoria wore it for the rest of her life after the death of Prince Albert)